Pussycat

Pronunciation: /ˈpʊsiˌkæt/

Definitions of pussycat

noun a domestic cat, especially a small or playful one

Example Sentences

A1 I have a cute pussycat named Whiskers.

A2 My pussycat loves to play with yarn and chase mice.

B1 The pussycat purred contentedly as I stroked its fur.

B2 The fluffy pussycat curled up on the windowsill to bask in the sun.

C1 The pampered pussycat lounged on a velvet cushion, enjoying the luxurious lifestyle.

C2 The elegant pussycat strutted proudly down the street, drawing admiring glances from passersby.

Examples of pussycat in a Sentence

formal The children sang a song about a little pussycat in their school play.

informal I saw a cute little pussycat wandering around the neighborhood.

slang My friend's new kitten is the most adorable little pussycat ever!

figurative She may seem sweet like a pussycat, but she's actually quite cunning.

Grammatical Forms of pussycat

• past tense: pussycat
• plural: pussycats
• comparative: more pussycat
• superlative: most pussycat
• present tense: pussycat
• future tense: will pussycat
• perfect tense: have pussycat
• continuous tense: is pussycatting
• singular: pussycat
• positive degree: pussycat
• infinitive: to pussycat
• gerund: pussycatting
• participle: pussycatted

Origin and Evolution of pussycat

First Known Use: 1505 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'pussycat' originated from the combination of 'pussy', meaning cat, and 'cat', referring to a feline animal.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to simply refer to a cat, 'pussycat' has evolved to often denote a cute or endearing cat, and sometimes used as a term of endearment for a person.